Schemes for Secondary School Students
MHRD Scholarship for M.E., M. Tech., M. Pharm Students
As per the directives of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, the following procedure is to be adopted for admission to post graduate programmes (Master’s and Doctoral ) with MHRD Scholarship assistantship.
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National Overseas Scholarship
The Scholarship is awarded for higher studies abroad in specified field of Engineering, Science & Technology to cover cost of fees etc. and educational expenses including maintenance, contingency allowance and travel expenses etc. for various courses at Master’s Degree, Ph. D and Post-Doctoral level.
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Medical and Paramedical Sciences Scholarship
Research Fellowships are released in various aspects of Tribal Development.
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National Overseas Scholarship
The Scholarship is awarded for higher studies abroad in specified field of Engineering, Science & Technology and covers cost of tuition fee and other educational expenses including maintenance, other grants and travel expenses for various courses at Master’s level, Ph.D and Post Doctoral level.
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National Brain Research Centre Scholarship
An Autonomous Institute of Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, the National Brain Research Centre has been accorded the status of a Deemed University by the University Grants Commission. NBRC is premier institute whose objective is to pursue research in frontier areas of neuroscience and to understand brain function in health and disease. Research areas include Development Neuroscience, Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience, Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience, Computational and Theoretical Neuroscience.
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National Scholarship for persons with Disabilities
The National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC) awards 500 National Scholarships to eligible students with disabilities for pursuing technical and professional courses from recognized institutions. Scholarship will be awarded to one student for pursuing only one course.
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The Paul Foundation Scholarship
The Paul Foundation Scholarships are awarded by The Paul Foundation, established in 2001 by the ApeejaySurrendra Group as a window of opportunity for young scholars eager to pursue intellectual excellence through academic pursuit of higher studies in India and abroad. The Paul Foundation offers scholarships to those Indians who have shown the ability in their specific areas of interest, giving them an opportunity to develop their potential and be recognized as leaders. The primary purpose of The Paul Foundation Scholarship is to develop outstanding scholars who have demonstrated ability and intellectual excellence to produce thoughtful and thought provoking work and who can in turn contribute to make a difference to society. The choice of subjects is diverse, but not all inclusive. Advertisements inviting applications for The Paul Foundation Scholarship are published in leading newspapers every year in the month of November. The scholarships are open to students pursing Post Graduate / Doctoral studies and Diploma and Short Term courses that fits in with the ideology of the organization as enunciated in its vision statement.
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National Overseas Scholarships for ST Students
gher studies in foreign university in specified files of Master Level Courses, Ph.D and Post-Doctoral research programmes, in the field of Engineering, Technology and Science. The Scheme was introduced during the year 1954-55 and has since been revised from time to time.Read more...
Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research Programme
Innovation of Science Pursuit for Inspire Research (INSPIRE) is one such innovative scheme proposed by the Department of Science & Technology for attraction of talent to science. The basic objective of INSPIRE would be to communicate to the youth population of the country the excitements of creative pursuit of science and attract talent to the study of science at an early stage and build the required critical human resource pool for strengthening and expanding the Science & Technology system and R&D base.
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INSPIRE Fellowship programme for pursuing Doctoral Research in Science& Technology-2016
INSPIRE fellowship aims at enhancing research fellowships for doctoral studies and opening up partnerships with the private sector for topping the Government’s efforts in nurturing talents for scientific research. This scheme is applicable to Basic and Applied sciences as well as Medicine, Agriculture etc. with the provision of multiple entries. The fellowship will be offered to (1) University 1st Ranker in a particular subject at PG level examination in Basic and Applied Science courses as well as (2) INSPIRE scholar, who have secured aggregate marks of 65 % are above at the 2 years MSc or 5 years Integrated MSc/MS. Inspire Fellowships for pursuing Doctoral Programme in Science and Technology is sponsored and implemented by Department of Science and Technology(DST) to strengthen Scientific and Technological capacity of the country. Inspire fellowships offer standing opportunity to more than 1000 students to pursue Doctoral Research in engineering, medicine, agriculture, veterinary, pharmacy etc. from any recognised University or Institute located in India.
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National Post-doctoral Fellowship N-PDF
The SERB-National Post Doctoral Fellowship ( N-PDF) is aimed to identify motivated young researchers and provide them support for doing research in frontier areas of science and engineering. The fellows will work under a mentor, and it is hoped that this training will provide them a platform to develop as an independent researcher. Deadline Details The call for applications for SERB-N PDF will be notified twice a year(September and March) through the
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NCERT Doctoral Fellowship
The NCERT Doctoral Fellowships are intended to enable young scholars to pursue doctoral research in education and other related disciplines. Doctoral Fellows can pursue their work in a recognized university/research institution of their choice. The NCERT encourages original thinking in the conceptualization of the problem and use of the innovative methodology in the conduct of the research related to school education.
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Prime minister fellowship scheme for Doctoral Research
The scheme supports aspiring Ph.D. scholars with double scholarship (up to a maximum Rs. 8.7 lakh per annum, which is slated to increase further soon). 50% of the scholarship is provided by the government and balance 50% by a sponsoring industry, for doing research for four years and the research fellow receives Ph.D. degree by doing this industrial research. The maximum duration of the fellowship is 4 years.
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SERB Overseas Postdoctoral Fellowship
SERB Overseas Postdoctoral Fellowship: 2015-16- Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a Statutory body under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India is launching SERB Overseas Postdoctoral fellowship (SERB-OPDF). The Program aims to build national capacity in frontier areas of Science and Engineering, which are of interest to India by providing postdoctoral fellowship for a period of one year extendable to one more year subject to good performance.
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Raman Fellowship for Post Doctoral Research in the United States of America
Raman Fellowship for Post Doctoral Research in the United States of America provides supports to young researchers to achieve them new academic and scientific research methods and encourages them to participate in various research projects.
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Post Doctoral Fellowship to SC/ST Candidates
Post Doctoral Fellowship to SC/ST Candidates provides an opportunity to SC/ST candidates to undertake Postdoctoral research in Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences in Indian Universities/Institutions.
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Post-Doctoral Fellowship Kerala
Post Doctoral Fellowship Kerala is awarded to Ph.D. students of Science and Engineering for full-time research work in relevant areas for 2 years.
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Lady Tata Memorial Post-Doctoral Fellowship
The Post-Doctoral Fellowship is tenable in the first instance for a period of one year commencing from August each year. It is renewable for a further period of one year based on the first year progress report.
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Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships (PDRF) at IIM Calcutta 2017
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta announces admission to Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships (PDRFs) from researchers who want to contribute to the theory and practice of management for 2017 session The research work during the postdoctoral period should be in areas that are of interest both to the postdoctoral fellows and IIM Calcutta
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Alagappa University Fellowship
Ramanujan Centre for Higher Mathematics provides financial assistance for Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in the School of Mathematics. There are five Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) and five Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). http://alagappauniversity.ac.in/uploads/files/Ph.D-PDF_faculty-of-Science.pdf National Doctoral Fellowship (NDF) National Doctoral Fellowship is meant to attract highly qualified and motivated candidates to pursue doctoral degree and offer themselves to teaching positions in the Technical Education System. Its objective is also to provide research support to bright young candidates for pursuing exciting and innovative research in the field of Technical Education. 50 Fellowships are offered on yearly basis through host institution (where the Fellow is registered). The notification about the scholarship is published in leading news papers during July each year.
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Sponsoring GOI Fellowship for Doctoral Work
The purpose for sponsoring the GOI Fellowship by BPR&D is to encourage and foster Doctoral Research work in the field of Criminology, Correctional Administration and Police Sciences.
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CSIR – Nehru Science Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
“CSIR – Nehru Science Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Scheme” has been instituted to identify promising young researchers with innovative ideas and provide them with training and research opportunities in niche areas of basic science, engineering, medicine and agriculture. This scheme is for Indian Nationals.
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Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSI) DST-CST-Postdoctoral Fellowship
Cognitive Science is the study of the process by which the human and other animals come to know properties of their external environment and convert that knowledge into action. As well as relay that knowledge to others by means of communication.
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DST-Nano Mission Post-Doctoral Fellowship
“DST-Nano Mission Fellowship” is awarded for pursing research in frontier areas of Nano Science and Technology. The fellowship is tenable in Research Institutions/Universities including non-profit R&D Institutions within India. The fellowships are awarded under the Mission on Nano Science and Technology (Nano Mission) of the Department of Science and Technology.
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ICMR CENTENARY - Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
ICMR, with its 30 state-of-art Institutes/Centres, is amongst the foremost research organizations in the field of Bio Medical Sciences. Over the years, the Council has helped India usher in a scientific milieu, creating and nurturing talent in many disciplines such as communicable and non communicable diseases, basic medical sciences, reproductive health including nutrition, human resource development etc.
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Chandrasekhar Post-Doctoral Fellowship
The Institute offers challenging opportunities to young researchers working in theory, observation and instrumentation in the research fields listed on the website. Selected candidates, as post doctoral fellows, are expected to work in close collaboration with members of the research groups at the institute and are also encouraged to carry out independent research. Applications from exceptionally bright candidates with outstanding academic credentials, in all areas of astronomy and astrophysics are considered. Chandra Fellows may choose their own research topics or collaborate with groups or individuals in the institute.
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Post-doctoral Fellowships
The Institute offers challenging opportunities to young researchers working in theory, observation and instrumentation in the research fields. Selected candidates as post doctoral fellows, are expected to work in close collaboration with members of the research groups, at the institute and are also encouraged to carry out independent research. The Institute offers excellent research opportunities in Astrophysics. Applications are considered throughout the year.
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DBT-Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
The Department of Biotechnology has introduced the aforesaid program. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore is co-ordinating and administering the implementation of the said programme on behalf of DBT. The Institute is successfully getting it done through the Society for Innovation and Development. The programme got started from December 2000 at a total project cost of Rs. 465.00 lakhs The programme is intended only for Indian citizens. The purpose of the fellowship programme is to train scientists in frontier areas of research in Biotechnology at such institutions in India which are engaged in major biotechnological research activities.
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IISc Centenary Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore provides IISc Postdoctoral Fellowships to encourage bright scientists and engineers of all nationalities to work in stimulating environment of the institute.
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Post Doctoral Fellowship
The research work during the post-doctoral period can be in areas that are of interest, both to the post-doctoral fellows and the Institute. The presence of the post-doctoral fellows at the institute will further enhance the research culture and output of the institute and help promote inter-disciplinary research. It is a transition phase which can also help a fresh doctorate transform into an independent researcher before taking up a research career.
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Post Doctoral Fellowships
At Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee (Formerly University of Roorkee), a number of Post Doctoral Fellowships are available to carry out advanced research.
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Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) in Mathematics
The National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) grants Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) to Ph. D. degree holders in Mathematics. The Fellowships are sanctioned for one year at a time and are renewable at the end of the year, subject to satisfactory progress. To avail the scholarship, the students have to be enrolled in an appropriate institution within the country. The Fellowship is paid through the institution they join.
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UGC Post Doctoral Fellowship to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe Candidates
University Grants Commission awards Post Doctoral Fellowship to SC/ST candidates. The scheme has been initiated keeping in view the social background of the candidates from the section of the society and to provide them an opportunity to undertake advance studies and research in science, engineering and technology.
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DBT Postdoctoral Fellowships in Biology and Biotechnology
Only Indian nationals are eligible for the award of “DBT-Postdoctoral Fellowship for pursing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and Applied Biology. The Postdoctoral Fellowship is a purely temporary assignment. In exceptional cases, depending upon the progress of the research, the fellowship may be extended, subject to availability of grant.
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Ramanujam Fellowship
The availability of Ramanujan Fellowships will be advertised by various academic and research Institutions on their websites in order to receive applications from interested scientists and technologists. The Institutions will subsequently submit their recommended nominations to the Department of Science & Technology. Institutions may consider setting up appropriate mechanisms to scrutinize and recommend the nominations. 2) Individual scientists and technologists can also approach the institutions for hosting them for the Fellowship and forwarding their nominations to DST for the Fellowship. Selection of Ramanujan Fellows will be made periodically by an empowered Search-cum-Selection Committee specially appointed for the purpose.
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Swarnajayanti Fellowship
Govt. of India had instituted a scheme "The Swarnajayanti Fellowships" to commemorate India's fiftieth year of Independence. Under this scheme a selected number of young scientists, with proven track record, are provided special assistance and support to enable them to pursue basic research in frontier areas of science and technology. The fellowships are scientist specific and not institution specific, very selective and have close academic monitoring
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Better Opportunities for Young Scientists in Chosen Areas of Science and Technology (BOYSCAST)
The scheme provides opportunities to Young Indian Scientists and Technologies, to interact with international scientist community and institutions and to participate in research and training activities in frontline areas of science and technology. The duration of the Fellowship is 3-12 months. Annually, on an average, about 40 young scientists are awarded this fellowship in various areas, such as plant-microbe interactions; plant genetic resources; agricultural ecology; biodiversity and conservation biology; transplant biology; industrial microbiology; semiconductor physics; mathematical science; electronic material and processing; earth and atmospheric science; palaeoclimatology; organometallics; supramolecular chemistry; manufacturing engineering; computer and information science, earthquake engineering and structural dynamics. The selected young scientist are also encouraged to attend scientific conferences and visit other institutions in the host country. Candidates selected under this scheme are expected to further generate and spread their expertise at the S&T laboratories/ Institutes across the nation
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Visiting Fellowships Programme- Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore
To foster collaborations with the Centre's faculty and to provide research opportunities, the centre offers this fellowship to research scientists working in educational institutions and R&D laboratories in India.
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DAE - RR Fellow (RRF)
It has been noticed that many active senior scientists who are passionate in research find it extremely difficult to continue their research after superannuation, and forced to stop doing research against their choice. The great amount of knowledge and more importantly the experience that they have accumulated over many years, which may be considered a non-replaceable treasure, will be lost if some avenues are not made available to them.
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TWAS fellowships
Department of Biotechnology, GoI along with the Third World Academy of Sciences ( TWAS) provides 50 fellowships annually in biotechnology for doctorate and post-doctorate studies to students from developing countries. Fellowship recipients study at Indian universities and research institutes. The programme is administered in collaboration with the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB). Application forms can downloaded from the DBT and TWAS websites. Last date for submission of completed Applications to the TWAS office is 31st August of each year.
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CO2 Sequestration Research
Department of Science & Technology (DST) under its Inter–Sectoral Science & Technology Division (IS-STAC) had initiated a National Programme on CO2 Sequestration Research. In this context proposals are invited from recognized public institutions for consideration of support.
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Emeritus Fellowship
The University Grants Commission floated the Scheme of “Emeritus Fellowship” in order to provide an opportunity to the superannuated teachers who have been actively engaged in research and teaching programmes in the preceding years to undertake research, without any restriction of position or pay scales.
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Emeritus Fellowship
The Scheme of Emeritus Fellowship intends to utilize the services of highly qualified and experienced superannuated Professors at AICTE approved Institutions / Colleges / University Departments imparting technical education (excluding MHRD funded Institutes / Universities i.e., IITs, IISc, IIMs & NITs etc.) in stimulating and achieving excellence in Technical Education i.e. in Engineering and Technology, Architecture, Town Planning, Management, Pharmacy, Applied Arts and Crafts and other areas as per the AICTE Act.
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Emeritus Scientist Scheme
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) under the Emeritus Scientist(ES) scheme provides financial assistance to superannuated outstanding scientists to pursue research in their respective fields of specializations especially in those which are of relevance to the programmes and activities of CSIR
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Emeritus Medical Scientist Scheme
Scientists, who have retired or are about to retire and who hold/have held before their retirement, the posts of the status of a Professor/Associate Professor in a Medical College or of Director/Deputy Director, in a Institute of an All India Character or Scientists with comparable Scientific experience and achievements in an organization of the Council and have been actively engaged in biomedical research of a high standard shall be eligible for appointment as Emeritus Medical Scientists.
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Travel Grant, Ratan Tata Trust and NavajbaiRatan Tata Trust
Travel grants are provided to the students proceeding for post-graduate and doctoral studies and for professionals proceeding for their mid-career programmes or to attend relevant and meaningful seminars and conferences abroad.
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CSIR - Support to Symposium / Seminar / Conference / Workshop
CSIR's Symposium Grant is provided for the organization of a symposium/seminar/conference/workshop etc. of national character.
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DBT - Financial Assistance for organizing conference/Seminar/Symposium/Workshops
To popularise Biotechnology activities in India, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India provides financial assistance towards organizing Conference/ Seminar/ Symposium/ Workshop and Travel support to the researchers for presenting their papers in the conferences which are being organised outside the country. It also extends support for organising DBT stalls in Exhibitions held with in the country as well as outside the country. Financial supports are also provided for organising Popular Lectures. The collective term for these four activities is CTEP (Conference, Travel, Exhibition and Popular Lectures). The collective term for these four activities is CTEP (Conference, Travel, Exhibition and Popular Lectures).
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Better Opportunities for Young Scientists in Chosen Areas of Science and Technology (BOYSCAST)
The scheme provides opportunities to Young Indian Scientists and Technologies, to interact with international scientist community and institutions and to participate in research and training activities in frontline areas of science and technology. The duration of the Fellowship is 3-12 months. Annually, on an average, about 40 young scientists are awarded this fellowship in various areas, such as plant-microbe interactions; plant genetic resources; agricultural ecology; biodiversity and conservation biology; transplant biology; industrial microbiology; semiconductor physics; mathematical science; electronic material and processing; earth and atmospheric science; palaeoclimatology; organometallics; supramolecular chemistry; manufacturing engineering; computer and information science, earthquake engineering and structural dynamics. The selected young scientist are also encouraged to attend scientific conferences and visit other institutions in the host country. Candidates selected under this scheme are expected to further generate and spread their expertise at the S&T laboratories/ Institutes across the nation.
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Innovative Young Biotechnologist Award (IYBA)
The Department of Biotechnology instituted the ‘Innovative Young Biotechnologist Award’ (IYBA) in the year 2005. This is an attractive, career oriented scheme to identify and nurture outstanding young scientists with innovative ideas and desirous of pursuing research in frontier areas of biotechnology. Young scientists up to the age of 35 years are considered for this award. Scientists without regular employment are also eligible for this award. The award consists of financial support for a proposed project besides a fellowship of Rs. 75,000/- per month for those awardees who are not in regular employment. Such awardees not in regular employment must be attached to a senior faculty scientist (mentor) in a University, Research Institute, Medical/Agriculture/ Veterinary College or any other research institute of repute. The mentor should agree to provide laboratory space and other needed facilities. The application must be forwarded by the head of the institute or duly designated competent authority. It is expected that the awardees will work independently and that the mentor will facilitate the awardee’s research efforts. Awardees having regular employment will receive a cash award of Rs.1, 00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Only) every year during the period of the project.
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National Bioscience Awards for Career Development
National Bioscience Award for Career Development (NBACD) recognizes outstanding contributions of young bio-scientists below 45 years through a grant for research projects to help in their career development. The award aims to boost outstanding research in basic and applied biosciences can be granted to 10 candidates for a given financial year. It carries a cash prize of Rs 1 Lakhs, a citation and Rs 3 Lakhs/year as research grant for three years.
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Research Award under Post Doctoral Fellowships
The University Grants Commission invites applications every alternate year for 100 slots of Research Award under the Post Doctoral Fellowship. The objectives of the scheme are to provide opportunities to regularly appointed permanent teachers of universities/institutions/colleges to pursue research in their area(s) of specialization. The Commission will reimburse to the university/ institution/ college full salary and allowances of the Awardee together with Research grant of Rs. 3 lakhs for Sciences, Natural Sciences and Engineering and Technology to meet his/her contingency expenditure.
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Young Scientific Officer Award
The awards are given to identify the best performers in the area of regulatory work and/or associated R&D area.
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Cutting-Edge Research Enhancement and Scientific Training Award
These fellowships are granted to biotech researchers for advanced scientific training abroad. Aiming to promote capacity building in cutting edge areas of biotechnology and life sciences, the award promotes and support scientists of highest merit in their pursuit of skill enhancement in scientific research/training in overseas laboratories.
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DBT CREST Awards
In keeping with the advancement of global networks for the development of science and the Departments priority toward capacity building in human resources, the DBT Cutting-edge Research Enhancement and Scientific Training Award (DBT-CREST Award) provides fellowships to researchers for advanced scientific training abroad. Every year, approximately 50 fellowships are awarded, including to those from the north Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. Institutions or scientists interested in the above programme may submit their proposals / applications as and when the Department issues call for a particular programme(s)
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TWAS Award Scheme
TWAS has long recognized that prizes and awards provide an incentive for scientists to do their best work, while winning global recognition. Today, honours awarded by TWAS and its partners are among the most prestigious given for research in the developing world. They range from the TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize, which celebrates the very best research in the South, to prizes awarded to early-career scientists already making impressive contributions to their field.
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Outstanding Performance / Special Contributions Award
This award is given in recognition of specific contributions made by the individuals in the regulatory and/or associated R&D area
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Leadership Award
This award has been instituted to recognize the contribution of the Head/ Convenor of a Group or Team for having achieved the missions of the team.
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Distinguished Biotechnology Research Professorship Award Scheme
TDepartment of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology initiated the scheme “Distinguished Biotechnology Research Professorship Scheme” in 2008-09 to recognise eminent scientists who have made outstanding contribution in Biological Sciences and have superannuated. The Scheme is to honour those eminent scientists having recognition of the highest kind and who are still contributing scientifically and remain active in the country’s forum. ‘’Distinguished Biotechnology Research Professorship Scheme’’ facilitates these eminent Indian Scientists to continueto make outstanding contributions to Science.
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Sir M. Visvesvaraya Lifetime Achievement Award for Senior Scientists / Engineers
The Government of Karnataka instituted Sir M. Visvesvaraya award to recognize and honour the senior scientists for their lifetime contributions for the development of science and technology in the State. Two awards will be given every year. This award carries a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh), a memento and a citation.
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Dr. Raja Ramanna Award for Scientists / Engineers
The Government of Karnataka instituted Dr. Raja Ramanna Award in the year 2004. This award is given to a Scientist / Engineer who has made a significant contribution in the field of Science Education / History & Philosophy of Science / Science & Society. This award carries a cash prize of Rs. 75,000 (Rupees Seventy Five Thousand), a memento and a citation.
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Sir C. V. Raman Award for Scientists
To encourage Scientists in the state, the Government of Karnataka instituted Sir C. V. Raman Young Scientist Award. This award is given to scientists who have made outstanding achievements in their fields. Five awards will be given in this category.
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Kalinga Prize: Science
The Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science is an award given by UNESCO for exceptional skill in presenting scientific ideas to lay people.
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National award for Science & Technology Communication
Six awards shall be presented every year to an individual or an institution for outstanding contribution in the field of science and technology communication and promoting scientific temper which has created significant impact in the country during the last five years. The awards carry a citation, a memento and cash award.